Global diary
Games and dates to pencil in for the month ahead
Friday June 18
SOUTH AMERICA: Uruguay’s Copa America campaign begins against their neighbours and fierce rivals Argentina. Kick-off 1am. EUROPE: In the Euros, England v Scotland is the headline tie (8pm), but the day’s action begins with Sweden v Slovakia (2pm), followed by Croatia v Czech Republic (5pm). AFRICA: Both CAF Champions League semi-final first legs kick off at 8pm, with Esperance v Al Ahly and Wydad against Kaizer Chiefs.
Saturday June 19
SOUTH AMERICA: In the Copa America North Group, Colombia face Venezuela at midnight, while Peru face hosts Brazil three hours later in a repeat of the 2019 final. EUROPE: On Saturday it’s Euro 2020’s “group of death”, with Hungary hosting France at 2pm and Portugal facing Germany at 5pm. Later, Poland take on Spain.
Sunday June 20
EUROPE: Wales face their biggest challenge of the group stage as they head to Rome to take on Italy. At the same time, Switzerland face Turkey as Group A concludes. AFRICA: The CAF Confederation Cup – Africa’s Europa League equivalent – reaches the semifinal stage, with Egyptian outfit Pyramids hosting Raja Casabalanca of Morocco, while Cameroonians Cotonsport face Kabylie from Algeria. Both kick-offs 8pm. SOUTH AMERICA: Uruguay take on Chile in their second game of the Copa America. Kick-off 9pm.
Monday June 21
SOUTH AMERICA: At midnight, Argentina play Paraguay before Venezuela face Ecuador at 11pm. EUROPE: At 5pm Group C reaches its climax, with North Macedonia playing Netherlands while Ukraine face Austria. Then at 8pm, Finland play Belgium and Russia take on Denmark in Group B.
Tuesday June 22
SOUTH AMERICA: At 2am Colombia take on Peru in the Copa America North Group. EUROPE: Group D concludes from 8pm, with Croatia taking on Scotland and Czech Republic facing England at Wembley.
Wednesday June 23
EUROPE: At 5pm it’s Group E’s turn to finish, with Slovakia v Spain and Sweden v Poland. At 8pm it’s a repeat of the 2016 final as France play Portugal, while Germany face Hungary in Group F’s other match. SOUTH AMERICA: In the South Group’s penultimate round, Bolivia face-off against Uruguay (10pm).
Thursday June 24
SOUTH AMERICA: Chile and Paraguay meet at 1am, before Ecuador battle Peru in the Copa America North Group at 11pm.
Friday June 25
SOUTH AMERICA: It’s Colombia v Brazil at 2am in the Copa America. AFRICA: The CAF Champions League semi-final second legs are to be decided from 8pm.
Saturday June 26
EUROPE: Euro 2020’s knockout stages begin, with eight round of 16 clashes kicking off at 5pm and 8pm over the next four days.
Sunday June 27
SOUTH AMERICA: The Copa America South Group concludes with Argentina v Bolivia and Uruguay v Paraguay at 10pm. AFRICA: The second legs of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals begin at 8pm.
Tuesday June 29
SOUTH AMERICA: The Copa America North Group concludes at 2am when Ecuador play Brazil and Venezuela take on Peru.
Friday July 2
EUROPE: Euro 2020’s first quarterfinals kick off at 5pm and 8pm. SOUTH AMERICA: Copa America’s quarter-finals begin with the south’s second-placed team taking on the north’s third-placed team at 10pm.
Saturday July 3
SOUTH AMERICA: At 1am the south’s winners meet the fourthbest team from the north. Then at 11pm, the North Group runners-up face the South Group’s third team. EUROPE: Euro 2020’s last quarterfinals kick off at 5pm and 8pm.
Sunday July 4
SOUTH AMERICA: The final Copa America quarter-final takes place between the North Group winners and the fourth-placed team from the south. Kick-off at 2am.
Tuesday July 6
SOUTH AMERICA: It’s the first Copa America semi at midnight. EUROPE: At 8pm, the first Euro 2020 semi-final kicks off. CONCACAF: The final three teams at the 2021 Gold Cup are decided by play-offs in Fort Lauderdale.
Wednesday July 7
SOUTH AMERICA: The other Copa America semi-final kicks off at 2am. EUROPE: At 8pm Wembley hosts its second Euro 2020 semi-final.
Saturday July 10
SOUTH AMERICA: Unlike the Euros, the Copa America will stage a third-place play-off. Kick-off 1am. CONCACAF: The first game of the 2021 Gold Cup kicks off in Texas as El Salvador face Curacao at 10pm.
Sunday July 11
SOUTH AMERICA: The Copa America final kicks off at 1am. EUROPE: At 8pm, it’s back to Wembley for the Euro 2020 final. CONCACAF: Mexico begin their Gold Cup campaign at 3am, then it’s Canada v Martinique at 11.30pm.
Monday July 12
CONCACAF: USA’s Gold Cup action begins at 1.30am, while it’s Jamaica v Suriname in Group C at 11.30pm.
Tuesday July 13
CONCACAF: Group C continues at 2am with Costa Rica in action.
Wednesday July 14
CONCACAF: Group D kicks off at midnight with guests Qatar taking on Panama, followed by Honduras v Grenada two hours later.
Thursday July 15
CONCACAF: Gold Cup Group A continues with El Salvador in action at 12.30am, before Curacao face favourites Mexico two hours later.